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sump plug torx
« on: 18 April 2007, 16:43:59 »
what size socket fits the sump plug for a W reg 2.2 petrol?

 Looked underneath at plug and my old metric, AF and whitworths are now well and truly  :(obsolete :(

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Re: sump plug torx
« Reply #1 on: 18 April 2007, 17:00:00 »
I ground down an old 3/8ths drive bar. You can though get various sump plug sockets from halfrauds. :y
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Re: sump plug torx
« Reply #2 on: 18 April 2007, 17:22:47 »
T40 torx.
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Re: sump plug torx
« Reply #3 on: 18 April 2007, 22:48:27 »
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T40 torx.


...and if it has the rubber washer (not copper), then the tightening torque is 10-15NM...
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Re: sump plug torx
« Reply #4 on: 19 April 2007, 07:55:18 »
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T40 torx.


...and if it has the rubber washer (not copper), then the tightening torque is 10-15NM...
The torx ones all have the rubber seal....   ....torque for both torx and hex bolts in the how2.  I will update the diesel guide as well, as there are now 2 torque settings for that.
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Re: sump plug torx
« Reply #5 on: 19 April 2007, 10:13:58 »
Looks like our agricultural equipment section is about to get a serious boost now that you are playing with your latest project....  ;D
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« Reply #6 on: 19 April 2007, 10:15:00 »


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